Hawaii WIC Approved Foods
Food List & Approved Groceries
Hawaii WIC Agency
Hawaii WIC Food List
Hawaii WIC food benefits are loaded monthly onto an eWIC card redeemable at authorized grocery stores statewide including Foodland, Safeway, Walmart, Times Supermarket, and other participating retailers. The WICShopper app helps participants check benefit balances, find approved products, and locate authorized stores. Benefits expire at the end of each benefit month — unused benefits do not carry over.
Fruits and Vegetables
All participants receive a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables without added sugars, fats, or oils. The amount for each participant category is shown on your benefit card. Check the WICShopper app for your current balance.
Whole Grains
Approved options include whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, corn tortillas, whole wheat tortillas, oatmeal, and approved cereals. The Hawaii WIC Approved Food List details approved brands and sizes — check the WICShopper app for current approvals. The food list is updated periodically to reflect local availability in Hawaii's market.
Dairy and Protein
- Milk: low-fat (1%), non-fat, or lactose-free; soy beverage for qualifying participants
- Cheese: approved varieties in specified sizes
- Yogurt: low-fat or non-fat for women and children 2+; whole milk yogurt for children age 1
- Eggs
- Peanut butter or dried/canned beans, peas, and lentils
- Tofu: available for women as a protein alternative
- Canned fish (tuna, salmon, sardines) for breastfeeding women and children ages 2–5
Infant Foods
- Infant formula for formula-fed infants; breastfed infants receive enhanced food packages
- Iron-fortified infant cereal for infants 6–12 months
- Jarred infant fruits and vegetables, or CVB for fresh/frozen produce for infants 6–12 months
- Jarred infant meats for fully breastfed infants 6–12 months
Juice
100% fruit or vegetable juice in approved brands and sizes is available for women and children. Check the Hawaii WIC Approved Food List or WICShopper app for the current list, as brands and container sizes are specific to Hawaii's authorized food list.
